Chapter 956 Warning Li Shilang and using his strength to fight
"But Your Highness should also be careful. There are people in the court who covet the position of crown prince, especially King Zhu Di of Yan. He is both civil and military and has a high reputation in the army. You need to be careful."
Zhu Han nodded, his eyes sharp: "Mr. Chen is right, Di'er is talented but ambitious. We need to act cautiously, not only to show the prince's kindness and wisdom, but also to show majesty and decisiveness at critical moments to deter those with evil intentions.
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Zhu Biao frowned, and after deep thought, he said: "Uncle Han Wang, Biao'er has an idea. We can strengthen the contact with the Qing faction in the DPRK, and secretly support some people with lofty ideals to form a force that supports the prince. In this way, even if Yan
If the king comes to attack us, we will have a backing to rely on."
When Zhu Han heard this, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes: "Biao'er's plan is very clever. It is both steady and aggressive. But remember, you need to be cautious and don't act too hastily, so as not to frighten the enemy."
During the discussion, a young Xiongnu representative was deeply attracted by this dialogue about power and strategy. He couldn't help but interjected: "The wisdom of His Highness Zhu and Prince Han is really admired by us. The Huns also have their own power struggles, but
We have never seen the complexity of the Ming Dynasty. If we can learn from the wisdom of the Ming Dynasty, it may help us, the Xiongnu, to be more united."
In Zhu Biao's study room in the East Palace, the discussion was still lively, but the topic had quietly turned to the deeper power structure and the subtle relationships within the family. Zhu Han, as Zhu Yuanzhang's younger brother, was known for his calmness and resourcefulness, and was quiet at the moment
Listening to everyone's speeches, his eyes revealed deep thoughts.
Zhu Han spoke slowly, with a calm and powerful voice: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. Cultural exchanges are important, but political stability and the balance of power are also cornerstones that cannot be ignored. Currently, our Ming Dynasty is in its prime, but internal and external troubles are also
You must be on guard against it.”
He looked at Zhu Biao, his eyes full of concern: "Biao'er, as the prince, you have great responsibilities. You need both ability and political integrity, as well as foresight and foresight to stabilize the government, resist foreign enemies, and live up to public expectations."
After hearing this, Zhu Biao's face became more serious. He stood up and saluted Zhu Han respectfully: "What Uncle Han said is absolutely true, and Biao'er will definitely remember it. It's just that the situation in the court is ever-changing, and Biao'er often feels that he is beyond his capabilities."
"Don't worry, Biao'er. With my help, I will help you overcome the difficulties. But remember, real power is not only about status, but also about people's hearts. Only by learning to listen to the voices of courtiers and understanding their needs can you gather strength and consolidate your position as prince.
Bit."
At this time, Mr. Chen, an experienced staff member, added: "Your Highness is right, the people's support is the foundation of governing the country. But Your Highness, you must be careful. There are people in the court who are eyeing the position of crown prince, especially King Zhu Di of Yan. He is both civil and military, and he is in the military."
The prestige is very high, so you must be careful."
Zhu Han nodded in agreement, with a sharp flash in his eyes: "Mr. Chen is right. Although Di'er is talented, he is also ambitious. We need to act cautiously, not only to show the prince's kindness and wisdom, but also to show his majesty at critical moments.
Be decisive to suppress those with evil intentions."
Zhu Biao frowned, and after thinking for a moment, he proposed a strategy: "Uncle Han Wang, I think we can strengthen the connection with the Qing faction in the DPRK, and secretly support some knowledgeable people, so as to build support for the prince, and face the Yan
When the King challenges us, we can rely on him."
Hearing Zhu Han's words, his eyes shone with approval: "Biao'er's plan is really clever, both safe and enterprising. But you must remember that you must act cautiously and don't act hastily, so as not to alarm the other party.
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During the discussion, a young Xiongnu cultural representative was deeply attracted by this dialogue about power and strategy. He couldn't help but interjected: "The wisdom of His Highness Zhu and Prince Han is really admired by us. The Xiongnu also has no shortage of power struggles.
But we have never seen the complexity of the Ming Dynasty. If we can learn from the wisdom of the Ming Dynasty, it may help us, the Xiongnu, to be more united."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and cast an approving look at the young representative: "Cultural exchanges are not only a collision of arts, but also a blend of wisdom. I hope our two countries can take this opportunity to learn from each other in governance.
, and make progress together.”
As the night got darker, the discussion in the study also came to an end. Zhu Han and Zhu Biao walked out of the study side by side, looking at the stars in the sky.
It was already dark, and there were only a few flickering lights in the study room of the East Palace, reflecting the resolute faces of Zhu Han and Zhu Biao. The two stood side by side in front of the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the night sky, each with their own thoughts.
Zhu Han sighed lightly and broke the silence: "Biao'er, in today's discussion, you have shown maturity and wisdom beyond your years. I am very pleased to be a father. But remember, the road to power is full of thorns every step of the way.
Everyone needs to be cautious.”
When Zhu Biao heard this, his expression became more solemn. He turned to look at Zhu Han with determination in his eyes: "Uncle Han, Biao'er understands. However, in the face of King Yan's ambition, we have to guard against it. Biao'er is willing to treat others with sincerity.
But I am not afraid of any challenges.”
Zhu Han nodded slightly and looked deeply: "Biao'er, you have both benevolence and determination. This is a rare quality. But to govern a country, benevolence and determination alone are not enough. You also need strategies and skills."
He pondered for a moment and then continued: "King Yan Di'er, although he is ambitious, he is not a creature of the pond. We must not only guard against his open spear, but also be careful of his hidden arrows. In the court, we must make good friends.
, and at the same time, we must cultivate our own strength to prepare for emergencies.”
Zhu Biao listened carefully, with a flash of thought in his eyes: "What Uncle Han Wang said is absolutely true, and Biao'er has learned a lesson. However, the situation in the DPRK is complicated, and it is not easy to find truly reliable supporters."
Zhu Han smiled slightly, with a hint of wisdom flashing in his eyes: "Biao'er, although people's hearts are unpredictable, there are always some common principles. You can find supporters from those officials who are honest and upright and care about the people. At the same time, you must also
Pay attention to those gentry and scholars who have local prestige and win the hearts of the people."
He paused and his tone became more solemn: "In addition, we must strengthen intelligence collection to understand the trends of the various factions in the DPRK. Only by knowing ourselves and the enemy can we win every battle."
When Zhu Biao heard this, a flash of understanding flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Han Wang, Biao'er understands. Biao'er will personally contact these officials and gentry, listen to their voices, and understand their needs."
Zhu Han nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, Biao'er. Remember, a real leader must not only be able to give orders, but also know how to listen and understand. Only in this way can you truly win people's hearts."
While the two were talking, there was a sudden rush of footsteps outside the door. Immediately afterwards, a guard hurried in and reported nervously: "Your Highness, Your Highness King Han, an urgent secret message has been delivered."
Zhu Han and Zhu Biao looked at each other, and both saw solemnity in each other's eyes. Zhu Han waved his hand to the guards to hand over the secret letter, and then opened it and read it. After a moment, he frowned and handed the secret letter to Zhu Biao.
Zhu Biao took the secret letter and hurriedly browsed it, his face suddenly changed: "This...how is this possible?"
Zhu Han said in a deep voice: "It seems that there are people in the DPRK who can no longer restrain themselves. This secret letter revealed that someone is conspiring to create chaos in the DPRK with the intention of taking advantage of the chaos to seize power."
Zhu Biao clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with anger and determination: "Uncle Hanwang, we must not sit idly by and watch. We must take immediate action to crush this conspiracy."
Zhu Han nodded, with determination in his eyes: "Yes, we must strike first. Biao'er, you immediately summon your close aides to discuss countermeasures. At the same time, I also want to personally meet with those who have evil intentions to see what they have."
What are your plans?"
When Zhu Biao heard this, a trace of worry flashed in his eyes: "Uncle Han Wang, this matter is extremely dangerous, you must be careful."
Zhu Han smiled slightly and patted Zhu Biao on the shoulder: "Don't worry, I have my own sense of proportion. You just need to guard the East Palace and stabilize the situation in the DPRK. Remember, no matter what happens, you must stay calm and collected."
After saying that, the two of them took action separately. Zhu Biao left in a hurry and summoned his staff to discuss countermeasures; while Zhu Han changed into casual clothes, quietly left the East Palace and entered the night.
At the same time, in another corner of the capital, a conspiracy against the prince was quietly brewing. Some courtiers with ill intentions secretly colluded with local forces in an attempt to take advantage of the chaotic situation in the country to launch a coup and overthrow the prince's status.
The night is dark, and there are few pedestrians on the streets of the capital. Only the sound of watchmen occasionally breaks the silence. Zhu Han is dressed in casual clothes and walks steadily through the narrow alleys. His eyes are as sharp as an eagle, as if he can penetrate the darkness.
See all the secrets.
He came to a seemingly ordinary house and knocked on the door knocker. After a while, the door slowly opened, and a middle-aged butler-looking man poked his head out. Seeing that it was Zhu Han, he quickly bowed and saluted: "
Prince Han is here late at night. If you are not welcome from afar, please come in."
Zhu Hanbu entered the hospital, and the housekeeper led him to the main hall. There was already a person waiting in the hall. The man was dressed in fine clothes and had a sinister face. He was none other than Li Shilang, a powerful official in the court.
"Prince Han came to visit late at night. I don't know why?" Li Shilang asked with a smile on his face, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.
Zhu Han smiled slightly, walked straight to the main seat and sat down, his eyes bright: "Master Li, why do you ask questions knowingly? The capital has been turbulent recently. If I don't come, I'm afraid the sky in this court will change color."
Li Shilang's expression changed slightly, but he soon regained his composure: "Prince Han, your words are serious. Everything in the court is as usual, so why is there such a thing?"
Zhu Han smiled softly, with undoubted majesty in his tone: "Master Li, neither you nor I are stupid. Some people in the court have secretly colluded with evil intentions. Do you think I really don't know anything about it?"
Li Shilang was silent for a moment, and finally took off his disguise and sneered: "Since Prince Han already knows, why bother talking nonsense? Could it be that he wants to get a share of the pie?"
Zhu Han's eyes sharpened, and his tone became cold: "Master Li, what you said is wrong. I am not here to share the spoils, but to protect the stability of our Ming Dynasty, to assist the prince in ascending the throne, and to inherit the legacy of the late emperor."
Li Shilang's sneer became even louder: "Prince? Humph, how can a young boy inherit the throne? If Prince Han is interested, why don't we join forces and conspire for big things? Why rely on others?"
When Zhu Han heard this, he slammed the table and shouted angrily: "How brave! The prince was appointed by the late emperor and has both political integrity and talent. How can I allow you and other young people to make rash comments? If you continue to persist in your stubbornness, don't blame me for being ruthless!"
Li Shilang was frightened by this shout and trembled all over, but then he forced himself to calm down: "Why should Prince Han be angry? This world is filled with capable people. If the prince is incompetent, he should naturally give way to the capable ones."
Zhu Han sneered, stood up, and walked slowly to Li Shilang, his eyes like daggers: "A capable person? Do you think you are the 'competent person'? Let me tell you, this world belongs to the Zhu family, and the prince belongs to the Zhu family."
The eldest son of the Zhu family, if he cannot succeed to the throne, who will be qualified? If you dare to talk nonsense again, don’t blame me for being rude!"
Li Shilang's face was ashen, but he did not dare to easily provoke this powerful prince again. He knew that although he had support behind him, he still seemed too small in front of Zhu Han.
When Zhu Han saw that Li Shilang had stopped talking, he knew that today's goal had been achieved. He turned around to leave, but stopped again and left a cold sentence: "You can take care of yourself. Remember, this world is not based on conspiracy and tricks.
You can get it. If you really want to make a difference, you should fight for it openly instead of playing tricks here."
After saying that, Zhu Han strode out of the house, leaving only Li Shilang standing there with a gloomy expression.
On the other side, Zhu Biao stayed up all night in the East Palace. He summoned his close aides to urgently discuss countermeasures. The lights in the study were brightly lit, and the atmosphere was tense and dignified.
"Everyone, the situation between North Korea and China has reached a critical moment. Some people want to take advantage of the chaos to plot rebellion. We must make arrangements in advance to prevent unexpected events." Zhu Biao's voice was firm and powerful.
An experienced staff member, Mr. Chen, said in a deep voice: "What His Highness said is absolutely true. But right now, our biggest enemies are not the traitors on the surface, but the forces hiding in the dark. They may not directly participate in the rebellion.
, but it will give a fatal blow at the critical moment."
Zhu Biao nodded in agreement: "What Mr. Chen said is absolutely true. We must strengthen intelligence collection to ensure that we are fully aware of every move by North Korea and China."
Another young aide, Li Mo, made a suggestion: "Your Highness, we may be able to take advantage of this crisis to further consolidate the prince's position in the court. For example, we can take the initiative to expose the conspiracy of the traitors and let the courtiers see it.
To the prince’s wisdom and decision-making.”
When Zhu Biao heard this, a hint of appreciation flashed in his eyes: "Li Mo's plan is very clever. But how to operate it requires careful planning. We can't alert the snake in the grass, and we can't let the courtiers see any flaws."
Zhu Biao pondered for a moment, his eyes swept over every staff member present, and finally landed on Mr. Chen: "Mr. Chen, you are experienced, how do you think we can strengthen intelligence collection without revealing anything?"
Mr. Chen stroked his beard and said slowly: "Your Highness, intelligence collection needs to be secretive and efficient. We can secretly send close people to infiltrate the various forces in the DPRK and China and become their eyes and ears. At the same time, we can also use some observers to
At seemingly insignificant banquets, poetry gatherings and other occasions, we secretly observe the dynamics of all parties and collect information."
Zhu Biao nodded, with a flash of approval in his eyes: "This is a great plan. But you need to be careful in choosing someone, and they must be loyal and reliable people."